--------This place is pretty much hit and miss. Why does complacency so often rule the roost whenever a slight hint of merit is bestowed on Chinese restaurants?

It was my undying pursuit for the finest Xiaolongbao(s) in the capital that led me to this place. Naff name in an equally naff location. Oxford Street (how on earth did it end up being green on the Monopoly board when its worth is only orangey) at the best of times is horrible and constantly plagued with lost tourists and pickpockets. Inn Noodle is located in the U-bend of the said street, it’s the home of stores and shops where dignity doesn’t really matter anymore.

This place has always been busy, its confidence in drawing diners in comes from the open kitchen (where the noodles are made and drawn) at the entrance and the large amount of Chinese diners filling the place up.

Ohh...xiaolongbao, this is good; so very good. KC and his Mum said these are the best in London, they should know as they're restaurateurs themselves. I haven't been to Leong's Legends*, so Inn Noodle currently defines the art of Xiǎolóngbāo in London.

Damn the service charge. I need to come back here for the dumplings alone. Yum.